Adjusting headlight mounting towards Z-axis and X-axis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Information
- Do not adjust gap dimensions between the headlight mounting and front lid until you have adjusted the gap dimensions of the front lid with respect to all other add-on parts .
- Adjust gap dimensions between the headlights and front lid in accordance with the specified dimensions .
- The specified gap dimensions are guidelines and are relevant for repair work and assembly work .
- The gaps must not taper off or become narrow in places .
- Use star gauge Nr.127-1 Pos.1 and star gauge Nr.127-1 Pos.2 to check the gap dimensions .
- The gap dimensions and offset positions of the headlights are adjusted by moving the headlight mountings and by screwing the adjusting elements in and out .
- Insert headlight into the mounting.
- Close the front lid and check the gap dimensions between the headlight and front lid. → 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2 Gap dimension between headlight and front lid Gap dimension on headlight is the same all the way around Gap dimension 4.7 mm +/-0.8 mm - Remove headlight.
- Loosen fastening screws -1-
.
- 4.1. Press headlight mounting -2- in the adjusting element area down - F- to ensure that the position of the adjusting element cannot be changed.
- Move headlight mounting -2-
in the required direction -X, Z-
.
A scale is visible close to the fastening screws on the headlight mounting. The scale serves as a guide when the headlight is removed and makes adjustments easier .
- Tighten fastening screws -1-
.
- 6.1. Press headlight mounting -2- in the adjusting element area down to ensure that the position of the adjusting element cannot be changed.
- Insert headlight into the mounting.
- Close the front lid and check the gap dimensions between the headlight and front lid.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.